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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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